Hiroshima, Japan

Postcards of Hiroshima

A City Risen from Ash Witness the miraculous, decades-long recovery of Hiroshima and take inspiration from its remarkable restoration. Drive with your guide into the heart of the city, stopping to view the skeletal remains of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The hall’s hollowed dome, appropriately called the Atomic Bomb Dome, was intentionally left in ruins as a stark visual reminder of the bomb’s destruction. It was the only building that was left standing close to the hypocenter of the bomb’s blast. Stop at the arched tomb cenotaph and take a moment to remember the victims of the bomb. Each one of the 220,000 victims’ names is inscribed on the stone chest beneath the arch. After time to reflect, enjoy free time in the city’s major shopping district, where you will find mementos of your visit to this inspirational city. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.